n>It is a story that dates back centuries: A crisis occurs and conspiracy theories emerge to offer one-size-fits-all explanations. More often than not, Jews are implicated. So, too, has it been during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 14th-century Black Death killed tens of millions of people across Europe. For many, it was more convenient to blame the Jews – and murder thousands from Barcelona to Frankfurt in so-called retribution – than to understand science. Read Full Article »